The easy way to make your home 5 degrees hotter WITHOUT yanking up the thermostat & it’s all to do with your curtains
A HOTEL insider has shared the simple trick to keep your house warm without cranking the heating up.
The cold weather means we all want to keep our heating on, but the rising price of energy bills means it can be pricey.
Fortunately, the insider has shared a hack to get your room 5 degrees warmer without touching the thermostat.
Elite property experts from have claimed that high-end hotels have been using the hack for years to keep guests warm.
The experts, who specialise in designing high-end living spaces, revealed that top-tier hotels focus on heat retention rather than simply increasing heating output.
One of the biggest reasons homes lose heat is windows, and even when they're closed they can lose 40% of the heat.
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But these hotel secrets will stop that from happening.
When the temperature drops outside it can accelerate the rate at which windows lose heat.
To counteract the problem, close your curtain before the evening chill sets in to trap residual heat from the daytime.
Another way you can ensure heat isn't lost is by using thick, insulated curtains to tackle cold drafts.
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While most of us keep our curtains draped over the radiator, hotels tend not to, and for good reason.
This traps heat against the window instead of letting it circulate into the room.
Instead, hotels ensure that radiators are unobstructed, allowing heat to spread efficiently.
To do this at home simply tuck your curtains behind the radiator or opt for shorter curtains that don’t interfere with airflow.
And it's not just your home you can make warmer, you can make your bed cosier too.
Instead of relying on one thick duvet, high-end hotels use multiple thin layers, which trap warm air between them and provide better insulation.
5 ways to keep your house warm in winter
Property expert Joshua Houston shared his tips.
1. Curtains
"Windows are a common place for the outside cold to get into your home, this is because of small gaps that can let in air so always close your curtains as soon as it gets dark," he said.
This simple method gives you an extra layer of warmth as it can provide a kind of "insulation" between your window and curtain.
2. Rugs
"Your floor is another area of your home where heat can be lost and can make your home feel chilly," he continued. "You might notice on cold days, that your floor is not nice to walk on due to it freezing your feet.
"Add rugs to areas that don’t already have a carpet, this provides a layer of insulation between your bare floor and the room above."
3. Check your insulation
Check your pipes, loft space, crawlspaces and underneath floorboards.
"Loose-fill insulation is very good for this, and is a more affordable type of insulation, with a big bag being able to be picked up for around £30," Joshua explained.
4. Keep your internal doors closed
"Household members often gather in one room in the evening, and this is usually either the kitchen or living room," Joshua said.
"This means you only have to heat a small area of your home, and closing the doors keeps the heat in and the cold out."
5. Block drafts
Don't forget to check cat flaps, chimneys and letterboxes, as they can let in cold air if they aren't secure.